Toben Opurum News

Harassed at times last week by the pressure of the defense, the Chiefs' offense countered at practice Tuesday with a faster pace of its own.

May 15, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of the Kansas City Chiefs on the field after the organized team activities at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex.

Former Kansas defensive end/running back Toben Opurum signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Friday.

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum as an undrafted free agent after trying him out as a fullback during rookie minicamp.

Returning starters: Offense: 5; defense: 6; kicker/punter: 2 Top players returning: RB James Sims, RB Tony Pierson, LB Ben Heeney, LB Jake Love.

Over the weekend, former Kansas offensive lineman Tanner Hawkinson made news, as he was selected in the fifth round by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Top returners: RB James Sims , RB Tony Pierson , LB Ben Heeney , LB Jake Love Key losses: OL Tanner Hawkinson, DL Toben Opurum , DB Bradley McDougald , WR Kale Pick , QB Dayne Crist , DB Lubbock Smith 2012 statistical leaders Passing: Dayne Crist Rushing: James Sims* Receiving: Kale Pick Tackles: Ben Heeney Sacks: Kevin Young* Interceptions: ... (more)

A total of nine former Kansas football players are moving on to NFL opportunities via the draft, free agent signings and camp invites.

After the NFL Draft is done, teams are able to sign college players through Free Agency.

Kansas coach Charlie Weis, the former Patriots offensive coordinator, remains close with New England coach Bill Belichick, so it's safe to assume the Patriots have gotten a full briefing on every Jayhawk prospect.